ArcaMax

Q: Our 23-year-old son recently graduated from college and is living with us again. We also have two young teens in the house. We know we should treat our adult son differently in terms of rules and expectations. But we're concerned about how this might affect the younger kids. Help!?

Jim: A growing number of families are facing similar ...Read more

Q: I'm not proud of the fact that I was pretty wild in my younger years. Now my teenage son is asking questions about my past. How open should I be about things I regret?

Jim: This is a common question -- and dilemma -- for many parents. In most cases, generally speaking, "less is more." But the driving consideration should always be: "What's ...Read more

Q: My father taught me to be tough, work hard, and make my own way in life. He was a no-nonsense man who didn't share his feelings. My wife gets frustrated because I'm the same way with our son. I'm curious -- what's your take on such things?

Jim: I suppose in some ways I can understand; my own upbringing was pretty rough with no fatherly ...Read more

Q: I'm (clumsily) adjusting to being a now-single mom. I feel inadequate and I'm really worried about raising my 8-year-old son on my own. Do you have any advice?

Jim: Parenting solo is tough. Raising a boy can present some unique challenges for a single mother, so I want to encourage you: You CAN do this!

One of the most important things to ...Read more

Q: My wife and I both actively use (and enjoy) various social media platforms. But it seems like the tech is starting to dominate our lives -- and even negatively impact our marriage. Do you have any insights?

Jim: It might sound cliche, but as in so many areas of life, the simplest solution makes the most sense: You just need to take control. ...Read more